Executive and Custom Programs

We design and deliver customized learning experiences for government, non-profit, and private industry partners.

Our customization and learner-centered approach ensures each program is tailored to meet the participants’ individual needs, helping them gain practical skills and valuable insights. Through high-touch and high-quality training, we can transform professional development into a pathway for your organization’s success.

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Executive Training

Elevate your team’s leadership expertise through our customized executive training programs. Designed to sharpen skills, cultivate leadership, and stimulate innovation, our programs can help your organization navigate challenges and seize opportunities in today’s dynamic business environment. Explore Executive Training

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Custom Language Services

Foster effective communication and global collaboration with our language and cross-cultural training. Our language experts craft programs tailored to unique needs. Whether you are a large organization or an individual, we can design a program that fits your desired outcomes. Start Designing Your Custom Program.

Translation & Interpretation

Break language barriers and bridge cultural divides through our specialized Translation & Interpretation programs, including our Spanish Community Interpreting Program. Our tailored approach ensures your organization gains the skills needed to facilitate seamless cross-cultural interactions and contribute to international understanding. Learn More About Available Programs.

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Teacher Training

Shape the leaders of tomorrow through our comprehensive teacher training programs. Empower educators with the tools they need to inspire, innovate, and create meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond. Start Building Teacher Training For Your Organization.

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Explore the World with Middlebury

Savor the Art of Learning with our Educational Travel programs including our Italy Wine, Language, and Culture 10 day experience. Unveil the beauty of learning the Italian language through the lens of wine tasting and cultural exploration—a journey tailored for both alumni and industry enthusiasts. Explore Educational Travel Opportunities

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This course was designed for international relations professionals seeking to enhance their language and intercultural skills in high-level diplomatic contexts. A customized, fast-paced training program, the course culminated in a negotiation simulation in which participants navigated and strategized for the negotiation process, used competitive or collaborative languages as appropriate to negotiation goals, and communicated effectively across cultures in the culturally challenging situation of negotiation.

Course Features

Negotiate a real-world issue relevant to participants’ career needs
Benefit from high-quality training with language and cross-cultural communication specialists
Learn the right words and phrases to use in appropriate contexts
Hone your negotiating strategies
Develop your intercultural awareness and communication skills
Apply your skills in a final negotiation simulation

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This course offered a practical approach to developing intercultural skills for the real world. It included video lectures with thought-provoking concepts from intercultural experts, stimulating articles, interactive activities, and, for the synchronous group courses, peer review, collaboration, and discussion.

This course was designed for professionals who seek to…

Engage effectively in multicultural situations
Build and maintain relationships and partnerships across cultures
Improve understanding of the values and perceptions of clients and colleagues from other cultures
Anticipate behaviors and manage expectations in multicultural professional environments
Develop the cultural intelligence needed to identify, assess, and adapt appropriately to situations in the target culture.

As businesses expand or relocate across borders, ongoing cooperative relationships are essential, especially among employees of diverse languages and cultures. In today’s mobile business milieu, language and intercultural communication have become core competencies for professional and personal success.

This course was designed to build clients’ self-confidence in English, Spanish or Chinese for communicating effectively in cross-cultural groups. Learn the appropriate language for meetings, interactions, relationship building, team building, people management and collaborative problem-solving customized to specific industries and business sectors – for example, knowledge and technology industries, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.

Course Features

Engage with language and culture in interactive classrooms, face-to-face or online
Benefit from high-quality training with linguistic and intercultural communication specialists
Increase your knowledge of social, organizational, and business cultures in the respective languages
Learn the appropriate words and phrases to use in industry-specific situations and contexts
Develop your business skills for collaboration and problem-solving
Interact with guest speakers working in the field
Engage with language mentors and content mentors
Apply your skills in simulated real-world contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide training for specific industries or fields?

Absolutely!

At Middlebury Institute, we’re dedicated to providing tailored training solutions across a range of programs, including Executive Training, Custom Language Services, Educational Travel, Teacher Training, and Translation and Interpretation. Our expertise extends across various domains, with a primary focus on Security, Sustainability, Education, and Local and Global Development. Whether you’re seeking specialized training in one of these areas or others, our commitment is to create customized programs that meet your specific industry or field requirements.

Can you customize the training to fit our organization's unique requirements?

Certainly!

Customization is at the core of what we do. We take pride in tailoring our training to align perfectly with your organization’s unique requirements. Whether it’s adapting content to suit your industry, accommodating specific scheduling needs, or addressing particular challenges your organization faces, our approach is entirely flexible. Our aim is to ensure that the training we provide is not just relevant but specifically designed to empower your team with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in your unique context.

Can you provide training for a large group of employees?

Yes!

We have significant experience in providing training for large groups of employees. Whether your organization has a few dozen team members or a few hundred, our scalable programs can accommodate your needs. We understand the dynamics and logistics involved in training a large workforce and can work closely with you to ensure a seamless and effective learning experience for all participants. Our goal is to support your entire team in gaining the skills and knowledge they need to excel, no matter the size of your organization.

What Languages Do You Offer Training In?

Our primary language offerings include English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Portugese, French, and Japanese. However, we understand that language needs can vary widely, and we are well-equipped to accommodate alternative languages with advance notice. Please feel free to discuss your specific language requirements with our team, and we will do our best to meet your needs.

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We’re here to help you design a program that fits your, or your organization’s, specific needs. Start your journey today.

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Executive and Custom Programs